Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart goes out the family and friends of Officer Cox. You are a true hero to us all and you will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

April 25, 2005

god bless you and your family freinds co workers rest in peace the family of det william rolniak jr(eow 2-4-04)

April 25, 2005

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


Anonymous

Senior Instructor
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

April 25, 2005

God bless you, your family, friends, and co-workers. Please continue to keep watch over all of them from above.

Jennifer Aaron
Wife of Ofc. Duke G. Aaron, III (EOW 07/20/04)

April 25, 2005

Rest in peace, you are a true hero. God bless the family, friends, and coworkers of this fallen brother.

Andrew, Police Officer
Baltimore City Police

April 25, 2005

Again, another good one has been taken from us. I don't know you personally, but I feel the pain of your friends and family. Thank you for all that you did during your short time on this earth and thank you for all that you will do while watching and protecting us from heaven.

God Bless you and your friends and family.

Friend of Brandy Winfield

April 25, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ofc. Cox as well of the men and Women of the Chillicothe Police Department.

Broward County Multi-Agency Police Honor Guard, Florida

April 25, 2005

A Prayer to Saint Michael's Day
September 29th.

Saint Michael, Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.

Pope Leo XIII

Truth and Courage

Columbus Division of Police

April 25, 2005

Rest In Peace.

Darin L. Paul, Special Agent
FBI

April 25, 2005

Rest in peace. You served bravely

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

April 25, 2005

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU-

MONTANA
MONTANA

April 25, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of Industry Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Patrolman Cox. Having lost Deputy Michael Arruda this past year (EOW 06-15-04), we know all too well the pain and reality of losing one of our own. Take comfort from knowing your extended law enforcement family grieves with you.

Industry Sheriff's Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

April 25, 2005

It is men and women like Officer Cox that make me proud to pin on a badge everyday that I go to work. Thank you for taking action, even when you didn't have to. The citizens of your community, your family, and friends have suffered a great loss.

Patrol Officer
Los Banos Police Department, Los Banos, Ca.

April 25, 2005

Your fellow officers, family and community can be so proud of your service and dedication. The bravery you demonstrated will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Tracy Easterday
Lawrence Police Dept. - Indiana

April 25, 2005

On behalf of our department, we would like to send our deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and co-workers of Patrolman Larry Cox. He is a True American Hero. Ofc. Cox shows us what on duty "24/7" means. He didn't have to get involved in the chase but did because he understood his duties as a Officer of the Law. I commend him for the sacrifice he gave and also his family. Our Prayers are that God will be with All of you during this time of sorrow.

Chief Roger Green
Kibler Police Department Kibler Arkansas

April 25, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Patrolman Cox. May God grant you peace and comfort during this time.

LEO Wife

April 25, 2005

I pray that your family and friends find peace and strength from these heart felt reflections. May your spirit have a joyous homecoming and may you eternally “Rest high on the mountain”. You are the best of the best!

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

April 25, 2005

The news stories and the childrens' faces show how much the Chillicothe community cared for Office Cox. My heart goes out to his family and the entire community. Having been there, I know how difficult these days are, but I also know that there is a large extended family across the nation wrapping its arms around you with love and support. This is where you will get your strength to make it through the days to come.

Becky Muncy, Widow Sgt. Marc Muncy (E.O.
Asst. Prosecuting Atty, Franklin County

April 25, 2005

The men and women of the Larned Police Department wish to extend their sympathies to those who survive this brave man. We will keep him and you all in our daily prayers............

Chief of Police Charles R. Orth
Larned, Kansas Police Department

April 25, 2005

To the family, friends, colleagues of Officer Cox, I offer my deepest sympathies. I hope and pray that you will find some comfort in the knowledge that he died doing hero's work. He will be forever remembered for his selflessness and bravery.

RIP Officer Cox, we will take the watch from here.

Sgt. Will Hoyt
Bellows Falls, VT PD

April 25, 2005

May God bless this officer's family and department. He gave true meaning to being an officer 24/7. God Bless You.

Sgt. Kim Harrison
Jackson MS Police Dept

April 25, 2005

Larry,
I had the honor of working with you for many years. When we were both much younger, I was fortunate enough to ride on patrol with you numerous times. You were wise beyond your years. I always said that if our department had a Missing Persons Division, you should be the one in charge of it. YOU KNEW EVERYBODY... AND THEIR BROTHER! Most everyone knew you too, especially the kids. When I would do a program at a school or in the park or when I would have contact with the kids while on patrol, one question that was guaranteed to be asked was: "Do you know Ofc. Cox?"
Yes, I'm proud to say I know Ofc. Cox and know that the world was a better place with him in it.
Well "Lawrence", I'll miss your wit, I'll miss your LOUD comments, and I'll never forget your imitation of G.S. describing how "Cubian (Cuban) cigars" are made. "Ain't that right Marthy? yuck, yuck, yuck."

May God bless your wife and son, your Mom and Dad, and all members of your family. May He comfort them along with all your friends, the children of the community, and your fellow officers who are searching for answers in more ways than one.
Rest my friend,...we'll handle the Watch from here.

Retired Officer
Chillicothe Police Dept.

April 25, 2005

Rest in peace Officer Cox. Your courage and service will not be forgotten.

Trooper
Ohio State Highway Patrol

April 25, 2005

Larry we had a memorial for you tonight. You would be so proud of all the kids that got up to say something. Almost all of them called you a hero and a friend. Everybody was there that you can imagine. A lot of people left flowers and cards. Some left pictures but everyone left tears. Your mom and dad are rocks. They seem to be doing the best you could imagine but if you get a chance, you might help them out a little. Im sure you already know but there were a lot of pictures of your "afro" floating around, I told them you would get them back for that. But I have to say, it made me smile just thinkin about how it would have bugged you.

C ya.

Heahter
Friend

April 25, 2005

May God's peace be upon the family, friends and co-workers of Patrolman Cox. Just know that there are lots of folks across this country that care very deeply. His sacrifice will not be forgotten. Patrolman Cox will always be remembered as a true hero.

Patrolman Doug Hutchison
Irving Police Department, Texas, retired.

April 24, 2005